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wells Definition and Meaning in English (wells definition)

noun
Synonyms:boreholessprings
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Wells definition: Deep holes dug or drilled in the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas, often lined with stone or brick.

Definitions of Wells

  1. 1noun

    Deep holes dug or drilled in the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas, often lined with stone or brick.

  2. 2verb

    Describes a liquid or emotion rising to the surface and flowing out, often involuntarily.

Example Sentences

casual

“Many old wells in the village have dried up due to lack of rain.”

casual

“Tears well up in her eyes as she hears the sad news.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivewell
past tensewelled
present participlewelling
nounwell

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

well upphrasal_verb

To rise to the surface and flow out, especially of a liquid or emotion.

leave well enough aloneidiom

To not try to change something that is already satisfactory.

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Wells definition: Deep holes dug or drilled in the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas, often lined with stone or brick.
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'Wells' translates to 'wells' in English. Wells definition: Deep holes dug or drilled in the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas, often lined with stone or brick.
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